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L80 UDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 UDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 106,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 106,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,226 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 100,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 98,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,767 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 90,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,227 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 80,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,171 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,748 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,052 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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L80 UDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L80 UDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L80 UDX registered?

L80 UDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is L80 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 UDX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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